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A comparison of the views of Augustine Shutte and Thaddeus Metz on African philosophy and Ubuntu ethics
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)In the theoretical study of Ethics much emphasis has traditionally been placed on established ethical theories, via approaches typified e.g. as deontological, divine command, utilitarian, virtue ethics and natural ethics. ... -
A Comprehensive Study on the Global Regulatory Requirements for the submission of a Post-Approval Change, specifically a Change in Manufacturing Site
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Regulatory requirements for post-approval changes vary for different countries around the world. It is a challenging and costly process for pharmaceutical companies to manage changes to the approved regulatory dossier over ... -
A conceptual framework for nurse educationalists and professional nurses to facilitate professionalism among undergraduate learner nurses for nursing practice in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2017)Learner nurses are socialised into the professional nursing culture through a formal undergraduate nursing programme, where the professional values of nursing are instilled in them throughout their four-year training. ... -
A contemporary work performance management framework for the Assistant Nurse Manager in the provincial health-care setting
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Performance management (PM) in a work setting is seen as process within the broader human resource management (HRM) system that involves people in the attempt to secure the best work performance from the individuals, the ... -
A critical analysis of monitoring and evaluation systems for small and medium enterprises: With specific reference to Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The significance of small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMEs) development cannot be overemphasized because it plays a considerable role in a nation's economy particularly in developing countries. SMEs' contributions ... -
A Critical analysis of section 129 of the companies act 71 of 2008
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)A company forms an important part of a community in which it conducts business. It, therefore, has a direct impact on the economic and thus the social well-being of that community through its employees, suppliers and ... -
A critical evaluation of the development of Rumanyo as a national language in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Among others, the current study had been conceived due to the fact that, although Namibia is endowed with multiple languages, their development throughout the long colonial history, had been unequal. That is, some languages ... -
A framework to teach digital innovation skills to South African Information Systems students
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The diffusion of the digital infrastructure is opening up multiple opportunities for innovations to transform business and society. The overall purpose of Information Systems (IS) education is to equip students to ... -
A human resource strategy to facilitate competencies of assistant nurse managers in the public health facilities in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The health workforce provides the most important input to any health system. There are estimated to be 59.2 million full-time paid health workers worldwide. The workforce has a strong comprehensive impact on the performance ... -
A model for the integration of spiritual care into the nursing curriculum in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Man is a bio-psycho-social-spiritual being, and his needs are informed by all these elements. The need for spiritual care in nursing education and practice is no longer a new concept in developed countries, nor even in ... -
A panel data analysis on the formal-informal sector linkages in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)There are few studies on linkages between the formal and informal sectors in South Africa. This study explores the types of linkages between the informal and formal sectors with empirical research concentrating on labour ... -
A phenomenological discourse analysis of harassed female 'skinscapes' in select public spaces in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Street harassment refers to the unsolicited verbal remarks and nonverbal gestures that women are subjected to by men when moving through (public) spaces. The dominant discourse sees this phenomenon as firstly a gendered ... -
A public participation perspective of the process of post-settlement support in Elandskloof
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Since the dawn of South African democracy in 1994, extensive laws and policies have been introduced to facilitate transformation in the political, social and economic spheres. While South Africa has been lauded world-wide ... -
A qualitative assessment of the impact of bursary granting as a form of skills development among employees in a public service department: Experiences and perceptions
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Effective employee development is more than just mentoring or holding seminars. Ideally, it takes an individualised approach in which the organisation talks to an employee, finds out his/her goals and builds a plan to ... -
A qualitative exploration of the dimensions of family resilience in a rural community on the West Coast
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Historically, families living in disenfranchised communities were viewed as being dysfunctional. This view led to the perpetuation of the challenges and adverse situations faced by these families. It is important to view ... -
A qualitative study exploring the experiences of Black South African vegetarians residing in the urban settings of Cape Town.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Vegetarianism is a growing global trend. Movie stars and world class athletes proudly brand themselves vegetarian. Apart from its health implications vegetarianism has been extensively studied as a social and psychological ... -
A realist evaluation of the antiretroviral treatment adherence club programme in the metropolitan area of the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)In South Africa, 7.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) of whom about 56% were accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in 2016, accounted for approximately 20% of people on ART globally. The successful initiation ... -
A Reductionistic Epistemology utilizing Brain Laterality which Investigates Pharmacists' Ideal Interactive Environment
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The brain laterality of pharmacists may influence where the pharmacists are best suited to work. Brain laterality refers to the asymmetry of the hemispheres of the brain with regard to specific cognitive functions, such ... -
A reflective study on factors that influenced the matric results in physical sciences in four secondary schools in a district in the Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This is a reflective study of the factors that influenced the performance of learners in Physical Sciences National Senior Certificate examinations in four secondary schools in a district in Eastern Cape. The study ... -
A social semiotic analysis of the linguistic landscape of two rural district municipalities in the Northern Cape, South Africa
Linguistic Landscape (LL) studies typically focus on public signage displayed in urban environments, therefore LL is associated with cityscapes. There is limited research related to the LL of non-urban environments or ...
